Review of Social Work Education

The SSSC leads on the programme of work to complete a full review of Social Work Education and the related guidance and requirements.

This work is in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Social Work Education Partnership (SWEP), a national body that provides a forum for partners, including the Scottish Government to ensure shared ownership, understanding and accountability across the social work education agenda.

Progress so far.

• Revised the Standards in Social Work Education (SiSWE) and providers have embedded these throughout approved programmes in Scotland.
• Revised the Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers in 2024.
• Revised the Scottish Requirements for Social Work Education and providers are working to an agreed implementation schedule.
• Implemented a new approach to Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) for registered workers in June 2024.
• Introduced a mandatory, supported year for newly qualified social workers (NQSW) in October 2024.
• Developed a national online resource for NQSW and their employers in Scotland.

Ongoing development work includes.

• Supporting the development of a graduate apprenticeship route into social work.

More information.

Please contact quality.assurance@sssc.uk.com

Background information.

Find out more here about the resources, research and reports that have informed the Review of Social Work Education.